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ESA signs with Vast to fly Czech reserve astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the ISS on a private mission

ESA has reached an agreement with Vast to support an ISS mission carrying Aleš Svoboda, a Czech astronaut reserve and ESA astronaut, with an aim for first Czech representation on the Station. The deal is positioned as a private astronaut flight, extending ESA’s use of commercial crew access arrangements.

2026-06-10T00:41:51.395221-07:00

Axios

SpaceX IPO: demand nearing 4x oversubscription as IPO hype meets tokenized-stock and Fed-rate uncertainty

2026-06-09T10:02:50.184352-07:00

Via Satellite

Astroscale launches AIRS initiative to improve data on atmospheric impacts from reentered spacecraft

2026-06-09T12:42:16.610956-07:00

Space.com

“2-in-1” monopropellant propulsion concept targets Mars transfer with shared feeds for electric and chemical thrusters

2026-06-09T13:10:15.782310-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global

ESA signs with Vast to fly Czech reserve astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the ISS on a private mission ESA has reached an agreement with Vast to support an ISS mission carrying Aleš Svoboda, a Czech astronaut reserve and ESA astronaut, with an aim for first Czech representation on the Station. The deal is positioned as a private astronaut flight, extending ESA’s use of commercial crew access arrangements.

2026-06-10T00:41:51.395221-07:00

ESA signs with Vast to fly Czech reserve astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the ISS on a private mission

Ars Technica

Starlink shifts to a $10/month hardware fee as SpaceX moves away from one-time terminal purchases SpaceX is introducing a monthly $10 hardware fee for Starlink service, raising overall costs by roughly $5 to $10 versus prior customer-facing pricing built around one-time purchases. The change underscores the company’s evolving revenue model for its primary cash generator as Starlink demand expands.

2026-06-09T14:28:58.273555-07:00

Starlink shifts to a $10/month hardware fee as SpaceX moves away from one-time terminal purchases

Space.com

“2-in-1” monopropellant propulsion concept targets Mars transfer with shared feeds for electric and chemical thrusters A new in-space test will validate a combined propulsion architecture that routes the same monopropellant fuel into both electrical and chemical thrusters. The approach is designed to cut spacecraft mass and reduce propulsion-system complexity, aiming to improve feasibility for future Mars missions.

2026-06-09T13:10:15.782310-07:00

“2-in-1” monopropellant propulsion concept targets Mars transfer with shared feeds for electric and chemical thrusters

Via Satellite

Astroscale launches AIRS initiative to improve data on atmospheric impacts from reentered spacecraft Astroscale is leading the “Atmospheric Impacts of Reentered Spacecraft” (AIRS) initiative to advance study of how reentered spacecraft affect the atmosphere, combining better environmental data collection with protection of sensitive commercial information. Planet Labs joins as a founding participant to support the effort with its Earth-observation data capabilities.

2026-06-09T12:42:16.610956-07:00

Astroscale launches AIRS initiative to improve data on atmospheric impacts from reentered spacecraft

Axios

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SpaceX IPO: demand nearing 4x oversubscription as IPO hype meets tokenized-stock and Fed-rate uncertainty SpaceX’s planned IPO is drawing investor demand at nearly four times the amount it seeks to raise, according to people familiar with the matter, positioning the deal to set records. Coverage frames the listing as a stress test for tokenized-stock access and a retail-investor-driven Wall Street moment amid concerns about potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.

2026-06-09T10:02:50.184352-07:00

SpaceX IPO: demand nearing 4x oversubscription as IPO hype meets tokenized-stock and Fed-rate uncertainty

Bloomberg

SpaceX IPO governance spotlight: critics warn Elon Musk’s control undermines shareholder rights New York City Comptroller Mark Levine and other commentators say SpaceX’s IPO-related governance structure—reflecting Elon Musk’s 85% voting control—could give the founder unprecedented power while diluting protections for regular shareholders. The warnings raise questions about market integrity and the fairness of rights for public investors as SpaceX debuts.

2026-06-09T07:28:49.010265-07:00

SpaceX IPO governance spotlight: critics warn Elon Musk’s control undermines shareholder rights

NASA Spaceflight

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SpaceX Starbase moves Booster 20 into cryogenic testing for upcoming Starship Flight 13 SpaceX says Starbase teams are already in preparations for the next integrated flight test after the conclusion of Starship Flight 12, moving Booster 20 into cryogenic testing ahead of Starship Flight 13. The step signals the program’s continued push through its high-tempo test cadence.

2026-06-09T06:12:47.197899-07:00

SpaceX Starbase moves Booster 20 into cryogenic testing for upcoming Starship Flight 13

Defense Daily

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NRO modifies BlackSky contract to accelerate AROS broad-area, multi-spectral imaging satellites—using AI-optimized detection The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) awarded BlackSky a multi-million-dollar contract modification to speed development of its AROS broad area collection satellites. The satellites are positioned as a commercial alternative for “foundation imaging,” with NRO-linked messaging emphasizing AI-driven, image-detection optimization for space-based ISR.

2026-06-09T05:42:23.550754-07:00

NRO modifies BlackSky contract to accelerate AROS broad-area, multi-spectral imaging satellites—using AI-optimized detection

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ESA signs with Vast to fly Czech reserve astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the ISS on a private mission

SpaceX IPO: demand nearing 4x oversubscription as IPO hype meets tokenized-stock and Fed-rate uncertainty

Astroscale launches AIRS initiative to improve data on atmospheric impacts from reentered spacecraft

“2-in-1” monopropellant propulsion concept targets Mars transfer with shared feeds for electric and chemical thrusters

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